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Vospapur (Armenian Lentil and Spinach Soup)

Vospapur (Armenian Lentil and Spinach Soup) is a soups recipe made with Onion Chopped, Garlic Minced, Ground Cumin, Ground Coriander, and Hungarian Paprika. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 1
• 3
• 1 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 6 cup
• 1 1/2 cup
• 20 oz
• 29 oz
• to taste
• 4 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Heat a non-stick soup pot or Dutch oven over high heat.

2. 2

   When the pan is very hot, all at once add the onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, and paprika.

3. 3

   Let sit for 30 seconds without stirring, then add 1/4 cup of the chicken stock.

4. 4

   Saute over high heat, stirring, for 4 minutes.

5. 5

   Add another 1/4 cup of the chicken stock and scrape the bottom of the pot.

6. 6

   Add the lentils and spinach and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the remaining 5 1/2 cups of chicken stock and the tomatoes and bring to a boil.

8. 8

   Reduce the heat to low, season with salt and pepper, and simmer, covered, until the lentils are tender, about 50 minutes.

9. 9

   Season with the lemon juice and additional salt and pepper, if needed.

10. 10

    Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

11. 11

    Serve with a good dense hearty bread.